Gangs, Crime, and Community Voices in Shafter
In Shafter, residents challenge police on crime prevention as gang activity rises. The scene features mentions of Vario West Side and four local gangs, burglaries, youth crime, and criticism of former police chief Paul Stotesbury amid calls for justice and safer schools. Deanna Rodriguez-Root voices concern over youth drug use and city handling.
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United States
Shafter
Vario West Side
VWS
Freeman
Deanna Rodriguez-Root
Root
Paul Stotesbury
Healthy Start program spread to schools for child support
The Healthy Start plan aims to bring school linked health mental health and social services to communities statewide. Governor Pete Wilson supports prevention and early intervention and will award grants to schools and partners for integrated services. Lyle Mack coordinates Healthy Start in Shafter with Yvonne Munoz and Guadalupe Avon assisting. Community meetings gather agency information as funds enable a $50 000 start grant to prepare a plan for a Healthy Start Center.
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Presley
Pete Wilson
Healthy Start
California
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Richland-Lerdo
Lyle Mack
Shafter
Yvonne Munoz
Guadalupe Avon
Open primary arouses interest and voter decisions
Open primary voters face crucial choice as candidates campaign aggressively on June 2. The state backs 21st century aims while measures including Proposition 219 draw debate. Governor White endorses Democrats clashing with Lungren as the race pivots to November.
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California
White
Dan Lungren
Allen Group Announces Shafter ITTC Groundbreaking Plan
The Allen Group unveiled the Shafter International Trade and Transportation Center LLC forming with JRJ Development Group to break ground in July on a 702 acre industrial park south of Shafter Memorial Park. First building expected January 1999 with occupancy planned. The site lies near Seventh Standard Road and Zachary Avenue east of Santa Fe Railway.
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Shafter
Bakersfield
Allen Group
Shafter International Trade and Transportation Center
ITTC
L.L.C
Kern County
International Trade
Shafter Memorial Park
Seventh Standard
Santa Fe Railway
Zachary Avenue
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Munoz
Sible
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Margaret Baker
Nternational Trade and Transportation Center
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